{"product_id":"murder","title":"Murder by John Steinbeck","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:c62c8bba-55b2-42e5-a3be-5c641740535b-19\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-40\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"130bc739-2b44-4272-935a-2437eeb78c5e\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3-mini\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"827\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Murder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJohn Steinbeck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a short story that revolves around Jim Moore, a ranch owner whose quiet life is shattered when he discovers his wife’s affair with a hired hand. Driven by intense jealousy and emotional turmoil, Moore confronts the situation, and the conflict escalates into violence, resulting in the death of the lover. The story then follows the legal and moral consequences of the act, exploring how passion, betrayal, and rage can push an ordinary man into committing a crime. Steinbeck presents the event in a restrained, realistic style, focusing on psychological tension and the devastating impact of human emotions rather than sensational action. The narrative highlights themes of jealousy, justice, and the fragile boundary between reason and impulse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"827\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"1453\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJohn Steinbeck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e was a major American writer known for his powerful portrayals of working-class life and social issues during the early 20th century. Born in 1902 in California, Steinbeck drew inspiration from the struggles of farmers, laborers, and migrants during the Great Depression. His most famous works include \u003cem data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1189\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe Grapes of Wrath\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1208\"\u003eOf Mice and Men\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003eEast of Eden\u003c\/em\u003e, which explore themes of poverty, dignity, friendship, and human endurance. Steinbeck’s writing is celebrated for its realism, emotional depth, and social commentary, and he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1962.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Best Of Used Books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45977194529025,"sku":"32UDZSHZ5-Used","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/1_165ca488-d16e-46a1-a346-37a0bf9b92fb.jpg?v=1737706786","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/murder","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}